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Vice Admiral Swift attended San Diego State
University and received his commission in 1979 through the Aviation
Reserve Officer Candidate Program. He received his Masters degree
from Naval War College, Newport, R.I.
His operational assignments include Attack Squadron (VA) 94, VA-97,
Carrier Air Wing 11 staff, command of Strike Fighter Attack Squadron
97, commander, Carrier Air Wing 14, deputy commander, Naval Forces,
U.S. Central Command, and commander, Carrier Strike Group 9. During
those tours he participated in combat operations Praying Mantis,
Southern Watch, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.
His shore tour assignments include VA-122, Naval War College,
Command of Strike Fighter Weapons School, Pacific, F/A-18
requirements officer OPNAV staff, command of VFA-122, Office of the
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics
staff and Director of Operations, US Pacific Command.
Vice Admiral Swift has been recognized as the Commander, Naval Air
Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet Landing Signal Officer of the Year,
presented the Commander Michael G. Hoff Award as the U.S. Pacific
Fleet Attack Aviator of the Year, and is entitled to wear the
Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star,
Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal with Combat V, along with
various other personal, unit and service awards
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